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Will never forget this moment in my life: South African speedster Rabada on WTC win
Johannesburg, June 17: South Africa's superstar Kagiso Rabada hailed his side's ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 victory over Australia as a moment he will never forget, as per a media release from ICC.
McDonald hints at top-order changes for Australia after WTC final loss
New Delhi, June 15: After suffering a five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, head coach McDonald has hinted at making changes to their top-order when they start their new cycle in the West Indies.
Just trying to embrace and acknowledge what we've just done: Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma reflects on maiden WTC title victory
London June 14: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma reflected on his reaction after wicketkeeper batter Kyle Verreynne smashed the winning runs to defeat Australia in the World Test Championship Final 2025 by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday, according to a release from the ICC.
I honestly can't even remember the last time Australia lost at Lord's: Matthew Hayden reflects on WTC Final defeat
London June 14: Former Australia legendary batter Matthew Hayden reflected on Aussie defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, against South Africa at the Home of Cricket Lord's on Saturday and said "I honestly can't even remember the last time Australia lost at Lord's."
Probably the best innings any South African batter has ever played in Test cricket, says Pietersen on Markram's knock
London, June 14: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen lauded Aiden Markram’s masterly 136, playing a big part in South Africa winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship, saying that it was the finest innings ever played by a South African batter in Test cricket.
'It's one of the most special days': Markram after taking South Africa to WTC glory
London, June 14: After South Africa ended 27 years of knockouts hoodoo in senior tournaments with a five-wicket win over Australia at Lord’s to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC), opener Aiden Markram said winning the mace through his match-winning knock has made for one of the most special days.
WTC Final: It's an honour to lift the cup for everyone out here and back home, says Maharaj
London, June 14: After South Africa ended their International Cricket Council (ICC) title drought with a five-wicket win over Australia to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, a teary-eyed left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj said winning the coveted Test mace at Lord’s has been an absolute honour.
WTC Final: Markram hits 136 as South Africa end their ICC title drought with 5-wicket win over Australia
London, June 14: After years of suffering sadness and heartbreak in knockout games of major tournaments, South Africa finally broke a 27-year knockout hoodoo to taste championship glory after beating Australia by five wickets to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final on day four’s play at the Lord’s here on Saturday.
It would mean everything: Keshav Maharaj as South Africa edge closer to WTC title
London, June 14: At the end of play on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at Lord's on Friday, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj became emotional, saying that a victory would mean a great deal not only for the players but also for the fans who have supported the team through thick and thin.
WTC final: These 69 runs will be the hardest SA will ever have to earn, says Steyn ahead of day 4
New Delhi, June 14: As South Africa sits just 69 runs away from sealing their first ICC men’s trophy since 1998, legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn has issued a stark warning: Australia won’t back down.
He's a big match player: Keshav Maharaj hails Aiden Markram's knock in WTC final against Australia
London, June 14: South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj called opener Aiden Markram a "big-match player" as the latter scored a century during his outing in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's in London on Friday.
He is someone for the big occasion: Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince hails Aiden Markram after majestic century in WTC final
London June 14: Ashwell Prince, South Africa batting coach, labelled Aiden Markram the "man for the big occasion" after the opener steered Proteas towards a famous run chase in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, against Australia on Friday, according to the ICC website.
WTC Final: Aiden Markram scripts history becomes first Proteas batter to score hundred in ICC tournament final
London June 13: South African batter Aiden Markram makes history by becoming the first Proteas batter to score a hundred in an ICC tournament Final.
Webster reflects on gritty knock under pressure as Australia fight back in WTC final
London, June 12: Beau Webster played a crucial counter-attacking innings under pressure to help Australia recover from early trouble on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 against South Africa at Lord's. Walking in with his team in a precarious position at 67/4, Webster showcased composure and intent, scoring a vital 72 off 92 balls, an innings laced with 11 boundaries.
212, we'd take that: Rabada reflects on missed opportunity but satisfied with Day 1 effort at Lord's
London, June 12: As Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bowl first in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 against Australia at Lord's, the responsibility of leading the attack with the new ball fell to Kagiso Rabada. And the experienced pacer wasted no time in making an impact on the ultimate stage, as per the official website of ICC.
A privilege to ring the bell at historic Lord's before the start of WTC Final, says Jay Shah
London, June 11: Jay Shah, the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), said it was a moment of privilege for him to ring the bell at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground before the start of the 2025 World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa.
WTC Final: South Africa win toss and elect to bowl first against Australia
London, June 11: South Africa have won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday. This will be the first time that the iconic Lord’s will be hosting a World Test Championship Final. There is also a reserve day in place on June 16, provided time is lost due to inclement weather in original five days.
He's just really unfortunate...: Pat Cummins as Scott Boland misses out in Australia's playing 11 for WTC final
London June 10: Ahead of their clash against South Africa (SA) in the World Test Championship Final 2025, on June 11 at the Home of Cricket Lord's Australia captain Pat Cummins spoke in depth of bowling surrounding the decision to leave Scott Boland out of the XI and opt for Josh Hazlewood, according to ICC website.
WTC final 2025: Australia aim to defend their crown as South Africa chase history at Lord's
London June 10: The stage is set at Lord's for what promises to be a gripping ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final as reigning champions Australia prepare to defend their title against a determined South African side eager to make history. This will be Australia's second consecutive appearance in a WTC final, having won the 2023 edition against India, while for South Africa, it marks their first-ever shot at Test cricket's ultimate prize.
He deserved a spot in batting line-up: Pat Cummins on Cameron Green's spot in WTC final playing 11
London, June 10: Ahead of their clash against South Africa (SA) in the World Test Championship Final 2025, on June 11 Australia captain Pat Cummins believed that Aussie batter Camreon Green earned a spot in the batting lineup due to his recent good form, and the team thought batting at number three would suit him well.
Swing in England conditions gives us an opportunity: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma ahead of WTC final clash
London June 10: Ahead of their clash against Australia in the World Test Championship Final 2025, on June 11 at the Home of Cricket Lord's South Africa captain Temba Bavuma believed that the swinging ball in England conditions offers an opportunity for his team, as it differs from both Australian and South African conditions.
WTC final 2025: Aakash Chopra weighs in on Pat Cummins' impact
New Delhi, June 10: As the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 draws near, anticipation is building for the clash between reigning champions Australia and determined challengers South Africa.
SA captain Temba Bavuma announces playing 11 for WTC final clash against Australia
London June 10: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has announced the playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's, starting on Wednesday, June 11.
History, records don't mean anything... need to play best cricket: Bangar's simple take on WTC final
New Delhi, June 10: Former India coach and cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that South Africa and Australia can't take the World Test Championship final "for granted" despite the impressive record they boast at the iconic Lord's. For Bangar, the only way to lift the mace will be to play their "best cricket".
Markram hoping the 2025 trend of breaking trophy droughts continues in WTC Final
New Delhi, June 5: 2025 has been a year where many teams have broken their trophy droughts, and South Africa batter Aiden Markram said he is hoping the Proteas continues this trend when they take on Australia in the 2025 World Test Championship Final, starting at Lord’s on June 11.
Stuart Broad takes first coaching role post retirement, joins SA as consultant ahead of WTC final against rival Australia
Johannesburg, June 2: Former England pacer Stuart Broad has been roped in as a consultant for the South Africa men's team ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, reported the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj looks forward to Australia's WTC final challenge
New Delhi June 1: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj is raring to take on Australia in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final at the Oval starting June 11, according to ICC website.
The ultimate guide to WTC final as Australia seek to defend title
Melbourne, May 19: Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the ICC World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023.
Record prize money revealed for World Test Championship Final
New Delhi, May 15: With less than a month to go until the one-off Test at Lord's between South Africa and Australia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a massive prize money pool for the 2023-25 edition of the ICC World Test Championship.
One thing you should not be doing against SA...: De Villiers warning to Australia ahead of WTC final
New Delhi, May 13: Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers warned Australia not to take South Africa lightly during the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's in June, saying that though the team lacks experience, they have still found a way to create something special.